The CEO of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Dr. Mustapha Abdul Hamid, has stated that the Akufo-Addo administration has successfully addressed the challenges inherited from the previous John Mahama government, asserting that the country has been rescued.
While acknowledging the existence of ongoing difficulties, the former Information Minister underscored that Ghanaians are now in an improved state.
Dr. Hamid attributed this progress to the implementation of forward-looking policies by the government since assuming office in 2017.
In an interview with Ghana360news, Dr. Hamid expressed confidence in the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) performance, anticipating recognition in the upcoming 2024 elections.
“Yes, we have rescued the country. The economy is challenged without a doubt, but I am saying that we have taken this country beyond where we found it. I always tell people not to worry. No shaking. There is time for debate and we will come and debate the issues in the election year and I will justify all the rescuing that we have done for this country.”
“We have saved over 400,000 young people who but for our policies will be languishing on the streets of our country, but are now pursuing proper careers for their lives,” he said.
Dr. Mustapha Abdul-Hamid additionally mentioned that the Minister of Energy, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, stands out as the optimal candidate for the position of running mate to Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.
He highlighted Dr. Opoku Prempeh’s extensive history with the party and his profound comprehension of its ideologies and principles as attributes that render him highly suitable for the role.
The Islamic Scholar underscored that Dr. Opoku Prempeh has exhibited political competence and contributes substantial political value to the party, positioning him as a compelling choice that should not be underestimated.
“The candidate won’t ask for my opinion, but if he were to ask my opinion that all the names that have been thrown around, who can give us political value and political capital, I would say Matthew Opoku Prempeh. First of all, he is a political colossus in our tradition. He has been a political participant in our political tradition for ages.”
“So he knows the party well and knows our philosophies and principles of our party. The other thing is that, ever since he held political office, he has accomplished. I was in cabinet with him and for the four years that we were in cabinet and he at the Ministry of Education, he tabled and passed the most reforming laws.”
Source: Ghana360news.com
